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Bateup Road widening

The Bateup Road widening and upgrade project should be complete in March 2019.

What are we doing?

We are widening the road and footpaths between Three Brothers Corner and the Wensley Road roundabout. This includes the creation of a new dedicated shared pedestrian and cycle pathway.

We are replacing an open roadside stormwater drain with underground pipes and installing two underground storage chambers to collect excess stormwater during heavy rain events.

We are installing a new water pipe next to the stormwater drain. The pipe will be a future connection from the Richmond water treatment plant to a new reservoir planned within the next 2 years.

We are undergrounding the power-lines and installing new LED lights.

Why are we doing it?

Growth in the Richmond West area has seen the creation of a number of new housing subdivisions, which means a lot more cars, cyclists and pedestrians are using Bateup Road. A new supermarket is also planned for this area, which will add to the already heavy traffic loads.

Widening the road will improve the flow of traffic, and creating a dedicated shared cycle/walkway will make it a lot safer for all road users - pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

While we are improving the road, we are taking the opportunity to upgrade the utilities along Bateup Road. Stormwater and water systems will be improved and the power lines will be moved underground.

The combined outcome of all this work will mean Bateup Road will be safer, more functional and aesthetically pleasing for everyone.

How will it affect me?

The work is being undertaken in two stages:

Stage 1: Aug 2018 to Jan 2019 - Construction on the Hope side of Bateup Road

Stage 2: Feb 2019 to Apr 2019 - Construction on the Richmond side of Bateup Road

Throughout the duration of works, traffic flows will be limited to a single lane running in one direction from Three Brothers Corner to the Wensley Road roundabout.

Contractors are working directly with affected residents and businesses in regards access to their homes and any service interruptions.

About the project

Current status

Construction is currently being undertaken on the Hope side of Bateup Road.

Start date

Work started in August 2018.

End date

Work will be complete in April 2019.

Access

Traffic flow is limited to a single lane running in one direction from Three Brothers Corner to the Wensley Road roundabout.

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Headingly Lane trunk water main

What are we doing?

We are installing a new water main between the Richmond Water Treatment Plant and the trunk main at the end of Headingly Lane.

Why are we doing it?

The new watermain will bypass an existing section of the Champion Road trunk water main that runs underneath the Nelson Pine Industries (NPI) factory. This is an important trunk main that provides water to NPI and as far as Nayland Road, but we want to abandon the section running underneath the NPI factory, because if there is a leak or break in the pipe, it will be impossible to locate and fix.

How will it affect me?

Construction will take approximately four months and during this time, properties along Headingly Lane will be affected to varying degrees, depending on where the work site is.

While trenching for the new water pipe is done, traffic will be limited to one-way flow for one section of Headingly Lane and there will be escorted access for residents only to the lower section of Headingly Lane for a period of several weeks.

There will also be some short water shutdowns at the end of the project when we switch over to the new water main.

We are aiming to programme works near the school during the April school holidays to minimise disruption there.

About the project

Current status

The contract was awarded to Downer NZ Ltd at the end of January. Contract start-up meetings are being held.

Start date

A construction start date will be set once Downer has confirmed their programme of work.

End date

Completion date will be set once Downer has confirmed their programme of work.

Access

Traffic will be limited to one-way flow for one section of Headingly Lane and there will be escorted access for residents only to the lower section of Headingly Lane for a period of several weeks.